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Visa
There are no visa requirements for visitors to Seychelles. However, on arrival,
visitor's permit is issued for one month to individuals on holiday, visiting friends,
or relatives or on official business. The permit can be extended for a maximum of three months from the date of issue
and further successive three-month periods up to a maximum of 12 months.
The Gainful Occupation Permit (GOP) is required by all non-Seychellois to work in Seychelles on their own
and for those employed by other firms or companies.
Local Time
Seychelles is 4 hours ahead of GMT, 3 hours ahead of British summer time
and 2 hours ahead of European summer time.
Working Hours
Government offices are open five days a week from 8am
to 4pm (Monday to Friday). Lunch time is between 12pm to 1pm. Most
private companies work from 8:30am to 5pm, and occasionally on Saturday.
Public Holidays 2009
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New Year
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1st to 2nd January
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Good Friday
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10th April
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Easter Sunday
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12th April
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Labour Day
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1st May
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Liberation Day
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5th June
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Corpus Christi
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11th June
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National Day
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18th June
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Independence Day
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29th June
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Assumption Day
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15th August
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All Saints Day
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1st November
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Immaculate Conception
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8th December
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Christmas
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25th December
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